Medina Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Darlington
Medina Supermarket holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 5 March 2026, 4 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 27 Corporation Road, Darlington, DL3 6AE
How it compares in Darlington
In Darlington, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Medina Supermarket sits behind roughly 803 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 755 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ← Medina Supermarket | |
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 79 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Medina Supermarket none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Medina Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger Boss Takeaway/sandwich shop | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Arvelli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Best Shawarma Takeaway/sandwich shop | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| B\&S Market Retailers - other | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2024 |
| Big Kids Little Kids Childcare Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Best Kebab 1 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Bismillah Retailers - other | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2024 |
| Bengal Heritage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
Questions about Medina Supermarket
What is Medina Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
Medina Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Darlington Council on 5 March 2026.
Is Medina Supermarket safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Medina Supermarket last inspected?
Medina Supermarket was last inspected on 5 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Darlington Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Medina Supermarket?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Medina Supermarket compare to other places in Darlington?
90% of the 836 rated food businesses in Darlington hold the top rating of 5, while Medina Supermarket holds a 3. 19 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Darlington Council inspects Medina Supermarket and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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